VOCATIONS

There are usually five stages involved in formation to the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions.

1. Aspirant or Candidate
2. Postulant
3. Novice - 1st and 2nd year
4. Junior Professed or Temporary Professed
5. Final Profession

Myanmar describes these various stages in the following way:

Aspirant:  They are given opportunities to extend their education and work with the Sisters.  They live in the Formation House and continue to study catechetics.

Postulant:  After having completed their standard education or some sort of training or work experience, if they request, we accept them as postulants.  During this time we help them with the programme of proper personal development, English, music, handwork, catechism, introduction to the life of our Congregation and the life of Mother Foundress and an introduction to the Prayer of the Church.

Novices:  While continuing their lessons in English, music, handwork and personal development, there is more explanation on the Constitutions and Vowed life.  Scripture and Prayer are also stressed.
2nd Year Novices are sent out to different houses for various lengths of time (depending on the country) for their apostolic period.  All the time while in the Novitiate, all young women help by accompanying Sisters to the villages nearby.

Junior/Temporary professed:  While they are sent out to the Mission they are given further formation courses during the year at least two months together or follow courses.  This period of formation usually lasts 6 years.  In some countries part of this time is spent on an overseas mission.

Final Profession:  A Sister who is Professed takes the Vows of chastity, poverty and obedience.  They also keep in mind Mother Foundresses desire for all RNDM's to vow to zeal.

For more info on any country go to Worldwide and country of interest!  Each Country Adapts Initial Formation to Suit Their Location.